front 1 Stimuli for breathing | back 1
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front 2 Plasma cells release antibodies that play a role in.. | back 2
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front 3 Functions of the inflammatory process | back 3
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front 4 What happens when lymph structures in a limb are blocked by a tumor? | back 4 Severe localized edema distal to the blockage |
front 5 Lymphocytes become immunocompetent due to what? | back 5 Thymic hormone, secreted by the thyroid gland |
front 6 Events needed to supply body with O2 and dispose of CO2 | back 6 Internal and external respiration and pulmonary ventilation |
front 7 What is an antigen? | back 7
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front 8 Examples of a delayed hypersensitivity reaction | back 8
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front 9 What are Natural Killer (NK) cells? | back 9
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front 10 What is required for T cell activation? | back 10 Signal 1: TCR:MHC Signal 2: CD28:CD80/86 |
front 11 What is chemotaxis? | back 11
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front 12 What type of cells secrete surfactant? | back 12 Type II alveolar cells |
front 13 What determines the direction of respiratory gas movement? | back 13 Partial pressure gradient |
front 14 What is a sentinel node? | back 14 The first node to receive lymph from an area suspected to be cancerous |
front 15 Types of T Cells | back 15
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front 16 What is involved in lymph transport? | back 16 Lymph transport depends on the movement of adjacent tissues, such as skeletal muscles |
front 17 What is the respiratory rate in newborns? | back 17 40 - 80 respirations per minute |
front 18 What type of cells are capable of killing both cancer and viral cells? | back 18 NK cells |
front 19 What role do interferons play against disease? | back 19 Protects cells that have not yet been infected by viruses |
front 20 What is vasodilation? | back 20 Redness and heat of an inflamed area due to a local hyperemia |
front 21 What is Boyle's Law? | back 21 The pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to the volume of its container. Increase the volume, pressure decreases. Decrease the volume, pressure increases. |
front 22 What are some functions of the nose? | back 22
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front 23 What is Tidal Volume? | back 23 Amount of air inhaled or exhaled with each breath under resting conditions (500ml) |
front 24 Where are the tonsils located? | back 24 Found at the entrance to the pharynx |
front 25 Most inspired particles never reach the lungs due to what? | back 25 Ciliated mucous lining in the nose |
front 26 Which cell is most critical in our immunity? | back 26 Helper T Cell |
front 27 What primarily makes up lymph tissue? | back 27 Reticular connective tissue |
front 28 What is intrapulmonary pressure? | back 28 Pressure within the alveoli of the lungs |
front 29 Where do you find Peyer's patches? | back 29 The distal portion of the small intestine contains clumps of lymph follicles |
front 30 What are some causes of hypoxia? | back 30
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front 31 What is the most powerful respiratory stimulus for breathing? | back 31 Increase of CO2 |
front 32 Some facts about phagocytes | back 32
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front 33 What are haptens? | back 33 Small molecules that bind with self-proteins to produce antigenic substances |
front 34 Normal components of lymph | back 34 Water, plasma, ions |
front 35 Where are the lingual tonsils? | back 35 Base of the tongue |
front 36 What is Vital Capacity? | back 36 The total amount of exchangeable air, it's what you have control over. Tidal volume plus Inspiratory reserve volume plus Expiratory reserve volume. TV t IRV t ERV which equals 4800 ml. |
front 37 What cells release cytokines in order to mobilize immune cells? | back 37 Activated T cells and macrophages to mobilize immune cells and attract other leukocytes into the area |
front 38 What interferes with viral replication within cells? | back 38 Interferons |
front 39 What is opsonization? | back 39 Complement proteins and antibodies coat a microorganism and provide binding sites, enabling macrophages and neutrophils to phagocytize the organism |
front 40 Where are respiratory control centers located? | back 40 Medulla and pons |
front 41 Why do RBCs increase temporarily when moving to a higher altitude? | back 41 Any prolonged period of oxygen deprivation will result in a higher RBC count |
front 42 Complement Activation Pathways | back 42 Classical pathway: Activated by antibodies coating target cell Lectin pathway: Activated by lectins binding to specific sugars on microorganism's surface Alternative pathway: Activated spontaneously, lack of inhibitors on microorganism's surface allows process to proceed |
front 43 Where are lymph capillaries found? | back 43 Digestive organs |
front 44 Which cells may prevent autoimmune reactions? | back 44 Regulatory T cells |
front 45 Air moves in and out of lungs when the pressure inside the lungs is what? | back 45 Greater than the pressure in the atmosphere |
front 46 What are bubos? | back 46 Infected lymph nodes |
front 47 Characteristics of Adaptive Immune System | back 47
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front 48 What determines lung compliance? | back 48 Alveolar surface tension |
front 49 What are the only T cells that can directly attack and kill other cells? | back 49 Cytotoxic T Cells |
front 50 How are O2 and CO2 exchanged in the lungs? | back 50 Diffusion through cell membranes |
front 51 IgG passing from mother to fetus is what type of immunity? | back 51 Naturally acquired passive immunity |
front 52 What makes the thymus different from all other lymphoid organs? | back 52 All, except the Thymus, are composed of reticular connective tissue. |
front 53 How do antibodies work? | back 53
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front 54 The respiratory membrane should be how thick? | back 54 0.5 to 1 micrometer thick |
front 55 What is immunocompetence? | back 55 The ability of individual cells to recognize a specific antigen by binding to it |
front 56 What methods help maintain lymph flow? | back 56
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front 57 Where do B cells develop their immunocompetence? | back 57 Bone marrow |
front 58 Structures associated with MALT | back 58
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front 59 Four Types of Tissue Grafts | back 59
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front 60 What is the main site of gas exchange? | back 60 Respiratory zone - respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, & alveoli |
front 61 Functions of lymph nodes | back 61 Filtering and protection |
front 62 Forms of lung cancer | back 62
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front 63 Functions of lymph nodes | back 63
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front 64 Examples of digestive tract lymph tissue | back 64
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front 65 What is Inspiratory Capacity? | back 65 The total amount of air that can be inspired after a tidal expiration |
front 66 When is the thymus most active? | back 66 Childhood |
front 67 Functions of lymph system | back 67
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front 68 Helper T Cells are part of what system? | back 68 Immune System |
front 69 Where is thyroid cartilage found? | back 69 Attached to the hyoid bone |
front 70 In the fetus, where does respiratory exchange take place? | back 70 Respiratory exchanges are made through the placenta. |
front 71 What is involved in phagocyte mobilization? | back 71 Mainly neutrophil and macrophage migration into inflamed areas |
front 72 The predominate cell at sites of chronic infections | back 72 Macrophages |
front 73 What areas does the right lymphatic duct drain? | back 73
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front 74 What is Inspiratory Reserve? | back 74 After a normal inhalation, if you force in air ( suck in air), that is the inspiratory reserve volume which is about 3100 ml. |
front 75 Actions of T and B Cells | back 75 T cells and B cells become fully immunocompetent when they bind with recognized antigens |
front 76 Where does the auditory tube drain into? | back 76 Nasopharynx |
front 77 Functions of the spleen | back 77
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front 78 What is responsible for determining which cells will be cloned? | back 78 Antigens |
front 79 Large clusters of lymph nodes are found where? | back 79
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front 80 Therapeutic management of an anaphylactic reaction | back 80 Therapeutic management includes speed in recognition of signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction because death can occur within minutes. Maintaining an open airway is critical, because the bronchioles constrict, making it difficult to breathe. |
front 81 Why is the prognosis of cancer best when there has been no metastasis? | back 81 The lymphatic system consists of a meandering network of lymphatic vessels. Cancer cells that break free from the primary tumor can metastasize via the lymph system. |